News Topic:Environment

Plastic waste and dense weeds threaten Srinagar’s historic Dal Lake

Srinagar's Dal Lake is increasingly showing signs of ecological distress, with large stretches of the historic water body now engulfed by dense weeds.

Climate awareness program held at Town Hall Pulwama

An environmental awareness program was held on Saturday at Town Hall Pulwama in which over 100 students from schools across Pulwama participated.

Candid Talk With 12-year-old Environmentalist Ayaan Shankta

Ayaan Shankta is a 12-year-old environmentalist. He bagged the third position for the Powai Lake conservation project from Action For Nature.

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Credit Card Bill Payment — Complete Guide to Methods, Due Dates and AutoPay

This guide covers every method available for an online credit card bill payment, how to set up AutoPay correctly, how to read your credit card statement.

ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations

J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.

J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.